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Human desires seem to lead us toward destructive actions, but should we shed our desires to relieve suffering? Where does desire fit in a Christian worldview?
Numerous philosophical and religious groups have moved toward freeing the self from desire. Buddhism is probably the best known of these, though many other ascetic and monastic movements have also converged on similar paths. Even without taking religious tenets, Mindfulness has also leant towards this. Most of these groups link desire with suffering.
They see how much torment humanity, and its constituent units (individuals, families
ect.), are thrust into by desire and I think they have a point to do so. However, cutting away attachment to other people and to the world is not a stance which I think can be held consistently with Christianity, and furthermore, I think it is incorrect.
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God instituted two sacraments for the people of God. The
sign of identification with the family of God (circumcision/baptism) and the
sign of remembrance of our salvation, and participation in the Lord‘s life, and unity with the Body of Christ (Passover/Lords supper). The former shall be applied to all believers and their children. The latter is administered by a consecrated, tested, and received minister of the gospel to all baptized believers who have professed their faith in Jesus Christ, and who have an understanding of the mystery of the body and blood of Jesus Christ in the sacrament of Holy Communion.
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So, are we having fun yet?
Chuck Tabor - Contributing columnist
One of my favorite expressions is, “Are we having fun yet?” No matter where I am, no matter to whom I am speaking, that question is one of the first and most prominent that I will ask.
Of course, it is meant to encourage others, but it also has a very positive impact in my own life as well. It is practically impossible for me to be negative, critical, or discouraged for very long.
My desire to fulfill “the chief end of man”, as proclaimed in the Westminster Shorter Catechism, and “to glorify God and enjoy Him forever” drives me to continually ask that question not only of others but of myself as well, especially!